Travel Registered Nurse – Surgical PCU - $2,066 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Surgical PCU / Stepdown (Vent Experience Required)

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Weekend rotation required (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block) | One holiday required per 13-week contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a surgical progressive care / stepdown unit functioning as a step-down from the General Surgical ICU, including bariatric specialty and backup to the trauma unit
• Perform cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia management, and emergency/rapid response and code team activation
• Manage ventilator care for chronic trach patients (non-ICU level) and provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and cardiac drips (no titration) including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, and others; manage central/peripheral lines and PICC lines
• Operate and monitor unit equipment including ortho equipment, chest tubes, surgical drains, trach, and endo tools; maintain remote telemetry monitoring
• Adhere to isolation precautions and float within skillset to comparable PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown settings as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN license or active Compact RN license (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated ventilator care experience, specifically with chronic trach patients
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience with cardiac drip administration, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line care
• Prior experience in a PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown unit setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in bariatric or trauma care environments
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring systems and tele-sitting workflows
• Background working in a Level I Trauma Center or Magnet-designated facility

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a large, high-acuity acute care facility recognized as a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital offering advanced specialty surgical and trauma services
• First-time travelers are welcome, and the unit offers a structured, team-oriented environment with defined staffing ratios and clear scheduling expectations

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #761913. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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